Cheryl A.

Cheryl A. Dingus, Columbus, OH US

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20140088884

METHODS OF SOURCE ATTRIBUTION FOR CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - Methods of determining the source of an unknown sample are disclosed. Mass spectra from possible sources are obtained using two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry. That data is processed to obtain a dataset. A random forest algorithm is used to classify the dataset and create a classifier that distinguishes between the possible sources.

Cheryl A. Galambos Mclaughlin, Pittsgrove, NJ US

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20150305693

MAMMOGRAM TABLE - A mammogram table for supporting a patient during a breast examination. The mammogram table includes a platform configured to support a patient while lying in a prone position during a breast examination and a pedestal configured to bear the platform and the patient during the breast examination. The mammogram table also includes a breast template configured to position the breasts of the patient during a breast examination and a mounting bracket configured to allow imaging equipment to be attached to the mammogram table. The mammogram table further includes a breast support configured to receive the breasts of the patient.

10-29-2015

Cheryl A. Gribas, Chicago, IL US

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20110062043

REFILLABLE PACKAGE FOR CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS - A refillable package is provided for dispensing a plurality of consumable products. The package may comprise a reusable container and a removable refill. The reusable container may comprise a lid connected to a receptacle defining a container interior. The removable refill may comprise a refill body and a closure. The refill body may be configured to fit inside the container interior. There may be a seal between the refill body and the lid. The refillable package can be designed to be portable and easily carried.

03-17-2011

Cheryl A. Herzer-Wilson, Fresno, CA US

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20090126269

Apparatus for growing living organisms - An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit.

05-21-2009

20130185998

Methods for Growing Living Organisms - An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit.

07-25-2013

20140230326

Apparatus for growing living organisms - An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit.

08-21-2014

20150040476

Methods for growing living organisms - An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit.

02-12-2015

Patent applications by Cheryl A. Herzer-Wilson, Fresno, CA US

Cheryl A. Jakub, Golden, CO US

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20080241837

Automated Method for Determining the Presence of a Target Nucleic Acid in a Sample - An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

10-02-2008

20080268528

Automated analyzer for use in performing nucleic Acid-based amplification reactions - An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

10-30-2008

20090029352

Method for detecting the Presence of A Nucleic Acid in A Sample - An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

01-29-2009

20090029871

METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PERFORMING MULTIPLE AMPLIFICATION REACTIONS - An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

01-29-2009

20090029877

Automated System for Isolating, Amplifying, and Detecting a Target Nucleic Acid Sequence Present in a Fluid Sample - An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

01-29-2009

20090095419

Method and Apparatus for Stripping a Contact-Limiting Element from a Pipette Probe - An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

04-16-2009

Patent applications by Cheryl A. Jakub, Golden, CO US

Cheryl A. Jakub, Bowling Green, KY US

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20140248619

METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A NUCLEIC ACID IN A SAMPLE - An automated method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample, where the method is performed within a housing of a self-contained, stand-alone analyzer. The method includes purifying the nucleic acid after it has been immobilized on a magnetically-responsive solid support. A pipette of the analyzer is used to form a reaction mixture comprising the purified nucleic acid and all reagents required to perform a nucleic acid amplification. Amplification products are synthesized that include a nucleotide sequence contained in the nucleic acid or the complement of the nucleic acid. The amplification products are exposed to a probe in a mixture, where the probe forms a hybrid with one of the amplification products. The formation of the hybrid in the mixture provides an indication of the presence of the nucleic acid in the sample.

09-04-2014

Cheryl A. Johnson, Oak Lawn, IL US

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20100114753

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC COMMODITIES FUTURES CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY BALANCING - A method and system for providing automatic commodity futures contract delivery management and balancing. A single electronic invoice and one or more different types of electronic reports are dynamically and automatically created for a trading party by allocating plural electronic delivery invoice receipts for plural futures contracts received from one or more electronic trading exchanges or open outcry trading exchanges where commodities futures contracts are being traded. The single electronic invoice includes a priority delivery order calculated using a pre-determined delivery priority scheme for plural futures contracts for which physical delivery of an associated commodity is occurring and provides an “integrated viewpoint” that aggregates commodity futures contract delivery management and balancing across all trading accounts on all commodity futures electronic trading exchanges and/or all commodity futures open outcry trading exchanges.

05-06-2010

Cheryl A. Jones, Minneapolis, MN US

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20150259578

HOT MELT ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE PROPYLENE POLYMER AND ETHYLENE COPOLYMER - Disclosed is a hot melt adhesive composition that includes a polymer component that includes a propylene polymer that includes greater than 50 mole % propylene and exhibiting a melt index greater than 150 grams per ten minutes at 190° C., and an ethylene copolymer exhibiting a melt index of at least 200 grams per ten minutes at 190° C. and an acid number of no greater than 2 mg KOH/g, and derived from ethylene and a co-monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate, alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, and combinations thereof, from 0% by weight to no greater than 8% by weight amorphous polyalphaolefin, and from 0% by weight to no greater than 25% by weight oil.

09-17-2015

Cheryl A. Kerfeld, Walnut Creek, CA US

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20120210459

Design and Implementation of Novel and/or Enhanced Bacterial Microcompartments for Customizing Metabolism - Herein is described a bacterial microcompartment catalog comprising a total of 634 gene sequences encoding bacterial microcompartments, the proteins of each can be inserted into a host organism and if needed, expressed using an inducible expression system. Disclosed are at least 32 types of gene clusters which provide microcompartments having metabolizing or other enzyme activity. The expression of these microcompartments can be used to provide or enhance an organism's carbon fixation and/or sequestration activity or biomass production or, generally speaking additional or enhanced metabolic activities to an organism.

08-16-2012

20130133102

TARGETING SIGNAL FOR INTEGRATING PROTEINS, PEPTIDES AND BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES INTO BACTERIAL MICROCOMPARTMENTS - A conserved region of sequence in bacterial microcompartment (BMC) enzymes and proteins was identified. Peptide sequences derived from this conserved region of native BMC proteins and enzymes appear to target the hexameric facets of BMC shell proteins. These peptides were predicted to share general properties of a predicted alpha helical conformation, flanked by poorly conserved segment(s) of primary structure); for each type of encapsulated protein, and for each functionally distinct BMC. These peptides can be used as targeting signals for integrating biomolecules and molecules into bacterial microcompartments or for attaching molecules or biomolecules to native or non-native bacterial microcompartment shell proteins.

05-23-2013

20150026840

CONSTRUCTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING MICROCOMPARTMENTS - To produce a bacterial microcompartment shell, or a designed shell based on naturally occurring bacterial microcompartment shells in a new host organism, a synthetic operon is constructed that contains the desired shell protein genes and translation efficiency is controlled by host specific ribosomal binding sites. Proteins or other molecules can be encapsulated in the microcompartment shells by various methods described herein. The constructs can also be used to express self-assembling sheets comprised of shell proteins.

01-22-2015

Patent applications by Cheryl A. Kerfeld, Walnut Creek, CA US

Cheryl A. Knepfler, Fremont, CA US

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20150162231

WAFER CARRIER FOR SMALLER WAFERS AND WAFER PIECES - Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method for securing and transferring substrates. A substrate carrier, having one or more electrostatic chucking electrodes disposed therein, electrostatically couples a substrate to the carrier such. Optionally, a mask may also be electrostatically coupled to the carrier and may be disposed over a region of the carrier not occupied by the substrate. In one embodiment, multiple electrode assemblies are provided such that a first electrode assembly chucks the substrate to the carrier and a second electrode assembly chucks the mask to the carrier. In another embodiment, a pocket is formed in the carrier and an electrode assembly provides chucking capability within the pocket.

06-11-2015

Cheryl A. Kotan, Omaha, NE US

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20090100337

HELP OPTION ENHANCEMENT FOR INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEMS - A method for providing help within an interactive voice response application can include the step of determining an interactive voice response event corresponding to a help menu request. The event can be classified as a default help request or a user initiated help request. If the event is classified as a default help request, a time for receiving user input can be set to a default value. If, however, the event is classified as a user initiated help request, the time for receiving user input can be set to a value less than the default value. The interactive voice response application can take programmatic action upon expiration of the time for receiving user

04-16-2009

Cheryl A. Lecy, Stacy, MN US

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20140249567

EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE - Embolic protection devices and systems capture and/or deflect emboli from entering one or more arterial branches of the aorta. An embolic protection device may include an anchor section that is positionable within an arterial branch of the aorta and a shield section that is operatively coupled to the anchor section. The shield section is positionable relative to one or more ostia of the aortic branches and is held in that position by the anchor section.

09-04-2014

Cheryl A. Lee, Newport Beach, CA US

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20110209713

TOOTH COVER DEVICE FOR USE DURING ORAL SEX - A tooth cover for covering a sexual partner's teeth when a male's erect penis is inserted into the mouth of the sexual partner during oral sex. The tooth cover has a flexible tooth cover body. There is a bottom surface that attaches to the sexual partners teeth and a top surface. The top surface provides a comfortable surface to receive the male's erect penis. A stick substance is connected to the bottom surface and is used to attach the bottom surface to the sexual partner's teeth. In a preferred embodiment, nodules are positioned on the top surface to provide a textured surface to better stimulate the male's erect penis. Also, in a preferred embodiment, the sticky substance is flavored to help mask any unpleasant taste of the male's erect penis.

Cheryl A. Martin, Washington, DC US

Cheryl A. Patnaude, Mendota Heights, MN US

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20100150513

LIGHT EXTRACTION FILM WITH NANOPARTICLE COATINGS - A multifunctional optical film for enhancing light extraction includes a flexible substrate, a structured layer having nanoparticles of different sizes, and a backfill layer. The structured layer effectively uses microreplicated diffractive or scattering nanostructures located near enough to the light generation region to enable extraction of an evanescent wave from an organic light emitting diode (OLED) device. The backfill layer has a material having an index of refraction different from the index of refraction of the structured layer. The backfill layer also provides a planarizing layer over the structured layer in order to conform the light extraction film to a layer of an OLED display device. The film may have additional layers added to or incorporated within it to an emissive surface in order to effect additional functionalities beyond improvement of light extraction efficiency.

06-17-2010

20110200293

LIGHT EXTRACTION FILM WITH NANOPARTICLE COATINGS - A multifunctional optical film for enhancing light extraction includes a flexible substrate, a structured layer having nanoparticles of different sizes, and a backfill layer. The structured layer effectively uses microreplicated diffractive or scattering nanostructures located near enough to the light generation region to enable extraction of an evanescent wave from an organic light emitting diode (OLED) device. The backfill layer has a material having an index of refraction different from the index of refraction of the structured layer. The backfill layer also provides a planarizing layer over the structured layer in order to conform the light extraction film to a layer of an OLED display device. The film may have additional layers added to or incorporated within it to an emissive surface in order to effect additional functionalities beyond improvement of light extraction efficiency.

08-18-2011

Cheryl A. Reynolds, Pawtucket, RI US

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20160115646

Covered Laundry Basket Device - A covered laundry basket device covers a top opening of a laundry basket while transporting laundry. The device includes a cover having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a perimeter edge extending around and between the inner surface and the outer surface, the perimeter edge defining an opening into an interior space of the cover defined by the inner surface. A hem extends around the opening defining a channel extending around the opening. A line extends through the channel for gathering the opening coupling the cover to a laundry basket by positioning the cover over a top opening of the laundry basket while the perimeter edge engages and retains the cover on the laundry basket.

04-28-2016

Cheryl A. Sherman-Baust, Laurel, MD US

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20080253963

Tumor markers in ovarian cancer - The present invention features methods of diagnosing and prognosticating ovarian tumors by detecting increased expression of an ovarian tumor marker gene in a subject or in a sample from a subject. Also featured are kits for the aforementioned diagnostic and prognostic methods. In addition, the invention features methods of treating and preventing ovarian tumors, and methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of ovarian tumors, by modulating the production or activity of an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide. Further featured are methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of an ovarian tumor by contacting an ovarian tumor cell with an antibody that specifically binds an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide.

10-16-2008

20100183507

TUMOR MARKERS IN OVARIAN CANCER - The present invention features methods of diagnosing and prognosticating ovarian tumors by detecting increased expression of an ovarian tumor marker gene in a subject or in a sample from a subject. Also featured are kits for the aforementioned diagnostic and prognostic methods. In addition, the invention features methods of treating and preventing ovarian tumors, and methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of ovarian tumors, by modulating the production or activity of an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide. Further featured are methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of an ovarian tumor by contacting an ovarian tumor cell with an antibody that specifically binds an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide.

07-22-2010

Cheryl A. Smith, Lockport, NY US

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20110033598

Edible Polymer Based Food System - A frozen or refrigerated food product is disclosed which comprises a polymer component, an egg component and water. The egg component comprises uncooked liquid eggs or egg substitutes.

02-10-2011

20120308709

EDIBLE POLYMER BASED FOOD SYSTEM - A frozen or refrigerated food product is disclosed which comprises a polymer component, an egg component and water. The egg component comprises uncooked liquid eggs or egg substitutes.